Great
Pronunciation: [ gr-AYT ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Great first appeared in US Social Security records in 2012.
Over 51 babies have been named Great in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Great is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #13,547 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #13,547
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Great
Great is a boy name .
Great is currently ranked #13,547 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Great include Gre, Gry, Grie, and Grekins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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